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July 30, 2008 9:42 AM

As gas prices rise, gas tax revenues fall

The high price of gasoline isn't just putting a dent in consumers' pocketbooks -- it could also lead to some belt-tightening at the state Department of Transportation.

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July 30, 2008 9:32 AM

Drivers flexible in choosing routes after bridge collapse

A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota takes a look at how traffic patterns -- and travel times -- have changed since the 35W bridge fell.

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July 29, 2008 7:37 AM

August in Minnesota is comfortably ordinary

August begins later this week. And with the Olympics in China and the Democratic convention in Denver, it promises to be a big, busy, noisy month.

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July 28, 2008 7:10 AM

Eclipse rises again

A popular St. Paul teen hangout that's been closed for several years has risen again.

by Chris Roberts

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July 24, 2008 9:31 AM

Future Tense with Jon Gordon

Privacy is an antiquated notion, according to Steven Rambam, a New York private investigator.

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July 24, 2008 12:00 AM

Home improvement season

Warmer months provide an opportunity for homeowners to work on repair and improvement projects. Midmorning's fix-it guy gives us his top five most important tasks to get to before fall starts.

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July 22, 2008 8:11 AM

Saunas a too-sweaty celebration of Finnish culture

Peter Smith is a fourth generation Irish- American who doesn't see the appeal of the Finnish tradition of taking saunas.

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July 21, 2008 2:36 PM

Their field of dreams

Whether it's Little League or the majors, there's nothing like watching a ball game on a warm July evening.

by Cara Hetland

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July 21, 2008 2:00 AM

Vento Sanctuary acquires neighboring industrial facility

A unique urban nature sanctuary next to downtown St. Paul may grow to include an interpretive center. A long awaited land deal has been completed to acquire an abandoned building next to the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.

by Dan Olson